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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"engagement in occupations"”.
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Engagement in occupations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis
The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our knowledge of engagement in occupations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in order to develop client-centred occupational therapy and rehabilitation. In study I, observations of the performance of self-care and household occupations were …
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Adults with Sensory Defensiveness and Their Use of Coping Strategies
… was to develop and pilot a questionnaire examining the relationship between sensory defensiveness and coping strategies, as well as establish typical ratings for sensory defensiveness among the adult population.<em> Methods: </em>Through snowball sampling, 91 participants completed the Sensory …
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Transitioning from homelessness into a sustained tenancy: What enables successful tenancy sustainment? (The Moving on Project)
For individuals with multiple and complex needs, leaving homelessness is recognised as a dynamic and complex process. Furthermore, despite the provision of supports, tenancies may not be maintained and individuals return to using homelessness services. Tenancy sustainment—the maintenance of a …
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Video Modeling and Occupational Engagement In Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p> <p>Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) impacts a variety of occupations (Hong et al., 2016). Occupational therapy (OT) intervention is essential for promoting occupational engagement for individuals with ASD. One way in which occupational therapists can promote …
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Transition in Occupations of Refugees During Resettlement
<p><strong>Purpose</strong>: In 2016, there were 22.5 million refugees worldwide (UNHCR, 2017). California resettled just over 5,000 of those 85,000 (Igielnik & Krogstad, 2017). Limited research has been conducted in the United States (U.S.) focusing on the refugee experience; furthermore, there is …
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The Experiences of Korean Immigrants Settling in New Zealand: A Process of Regaining Control
… to the harmony of New Zealand society since the government’s goal is to build an inclusive society. For many Korean immigrants, however, settling in an unfamiliar environment potentially disrupts familiar routines, with deleterious effects on almost all aspects of their well-being. …
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A scoping review of interventions used with individuals with dyslexia to improve their writing performance
… neurobiological disorder known as “Specific Learning Disorder in Reading” in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5. It is believed that 14% of students in the United States of America have this diagnosis (Dyslexia Basics - International Dyslexia Association, n.d.). Dyslexia can significantly …
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The dynamic nature of participation - Experiences, strategies and conditions for occupations in daily life amongst persons with late effects of polio
… thesis was to explore the conditions for daily occupations, and how these are reflected in the daily lives of people with the late effects of polio. Four studies (studies I–IV) are included in this research: three follow a qualitative approach exploring the experiences, strategies, and …